Session
Overview: There was
not a lot of brushing this week. We could have used more digging tools because
we mostly cleaned drains and put in steps. This section is in the
Spruce/Fir forest so it does not have a bunch of undergrowth; plan for lots of
drain digging in the future. Having a 12 person crew was great at times but
hard to keep organized and busy. We had crews of 2 working together
on drains. I will say this crew dug the best drains and I think it was because
of the teams.
The large crew made for an interesting camp life. Everyone got along, and a bunch of new friendships were made.
Specifications: Parts of this section are extremely eroded; some
places are 3-4 ft deep. The drains were cleaned very well.
Not a lot of brushing was needed.
Results and Measurable
Accomplishments:
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Total
Trail Mileage: 2.94
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Water
Bars Installed: 2 rock and 1 log
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Check
Steps Installed: 8
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New
Drains Installed: 16
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Drains
Cleared: 104
Day 1: He hiked up Snake
Den Ridge trail to the AT the on to Tricorner Knob Shelter arriving safely. We
set up camp then had a camp orientation.
Photo: Lunch on the trail, thank goodness no one had to
pass!
Day 2: We worked
0.9 miles south of Tricorner and leading down to the shelter. We spent time
focusing on drain clearing with some brushing. We cleaned 28 drains and dug 5
new ones. We installed 1 rock water bar.
Photo: Mary clearing a
drain.
Day 3: We covered
1.14 miles of trail clearing 36
drains and building 6 new ones. We also installed 1 new check step and one new
log water bar and 1 rock water bar.
Photo: (right) JR, David, Julia and Mary proud of
how dirty they were!
Day 4: We only
covered 0.3 miles today because we began the day with 4 check steps and
building a turnpike in the afternoon. We spent the day collecting rocks for
crush and laying the log cribbing. We also cleared 15 drains.
Photos: Before (left) and during turnpike instillation (right)
Day 5: We
finished our turnpike and covered .6 miles clearing 25 drains and building 3
more check steps. We also dug 5 new drains. We saw Billy the ridgerunner!
Day 6: Hike out
to Soak Ash and break down.
Week
Summary: A great week! We could have used more digging tools and a sledge but we
made due. For next year bring more digging tools and less brushing tools.
Loppers work great for cutting roots.
